Omaha daily bee., 1887-01-07

make direct appropriation oil money loT IN
cdenial expenses OF members.
Mr.. Miller OF Butter made an emphatic pro
test AGAINST stamps aithOugll he did not OBJ
1ect TO newspapers lie u3ught u was eVi-
dent that no member neCde>l ho stamps
than had been provided.
Mr. Whitmore said he was sorry to see o
disposition in the house to wrangle over such
matter; He knew there was unusual interest
among the voters Of Nebraska in the pro-
ceedings Of this legislature had no doubt
constituents would Justify the send
Ing OF newspapers, knew that papers which
had been sent at private expense heretofore
had been highly appreciated, but it was per
fectly evident that cent stamps were grab
and he did not believe IL could be justified
III members were faithful TO their trusts, they
could use twenty copies of papers with profit
Mr. Newcomer withdrew the stamp amend
ment and the original resolution was adopted.
MT watson introduced resolution that the
Speaker be empowered to appoint two addt-
tional door keepers and two additional pages
MI Caldwell favored the resolution.
Mr. WhitmoTe objected and emphasized the
position that he had taken Yesterday, add
ing that If the officers were needed he
favored them, but If not, he thought 1t was
ro5bing the people.
Mr.. Miller objected to the resolution, claim
Ing IT establish dangerous precedent One
OF the door keepers of the last session was
paid S3 a day to keep the door to the cloak
room and spent the time lobbying among the
Messrs. White and Newcomer opposed the
RESOLUTION.
Upon motion of Mr.. Slater the resolution
was tabled.
Recess until / 80 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
When the house reconvened in afternoon
session the galleries were already filed with
spectators, who had gathered to be present at
the inaugural ceremonies which were to be
the event of the day, and thus far of the ses-
sion.
The speaker announced the appointment
Of Messrs. Dempster Newcomer, Smyth,
Watson and Harrison as committee on
rules to act with himself.
recess was taken to await the arrival of
the senate for the JOINT inaugural session.
During the recess the audience of ladies
md gentlemen in the galleries and lobby
rapidly grew in number until every available
seat and standing place was occupied, and
the crowd overllowed into the body of the
house and occupied chairs which were
numerously located IN aisles.
The house was again called to order at 2:30
o'clock, and the honorable, the senate of
state OF Nebraska" was announced.
JOINT CONVENTION.
The joint convention was called to order
by Lieutenant Governor Shedd
Senator Majors moved that a committee of
the governor and notify him that the two
houses of the Legislature had assembled in
Carried.
The following gentlemen were appointed:
Senators Majors and Schmnke, and Repre-
sentatives Raymond, White and Aiken.
Mr.. kenney of Webster gallantly offered a
resolution that ladies be admitted to the floor
OF the house, and that the sergeantat tarms be
instructed to find seats for them as far as
possible The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
The governor and state officers were then
announced and escorted to seats upon the
platform.
Lieutenant Governor Shedd then said:
'Gentlemen of the joint convention: His
eXcelency,, the governor, will now deliver
ms biennial message"
Governor Dawes then read his last mes
Sage.
During the progress Of the reading of the
governors message the greatest attention
. was given by the large audience, nearly one
Thousand people, and at its close the ap-
plause was general. The reading of The mes
sage occupied an hour and quarter.
senator MelkleJohn moved that COM
the house be appointed to wait upon the
governor-eect and escort him to the bar of
tee house. Carried. The leutenant-gov-
ernor appointed Senator Meiklejohn and
Representative Russell as such committee.
Senator Lininger offered a resolution that
committee of two members on part of the
senate and three on part of the house be ap-
pnd request him to appear in the hall of the
house to administer the oath to the governor
elect and state otlicers-elect The resolution
was adopted and as such committee Sena-
tors Linlnger, CongeSS and Representatives
Peters, Cole and Jeary were appointed.
Governor-elect Thayer and state officers
eiccI were announced ana greeted with pro-
nOunced applause.
Chief Justice Maxwell was escorted to the
bar of the house Immediately after the gov
ernor-elect and officers, and without delay
administered to the incoming executive the
oath OF Office. For moment an almost SOL
emn and quite impressive hush fell over the
large asSemblage, and them when Governor
Thayer was introduced. the entire legislature
and audience burst into spontaneous and re-
peated applause. Governor Thayer then
read his inaugural address.
The pronounced sentiment rs to what pun.
ishment should be meted to men who conduct
bribery negotiations at elections or in public
places, was accorded hearty applause, and at
Its conclusion the appreciation of the whole
Strated.
The other state ofiicerselect were then
sworn in by Chief Justice Maxwell.
Upon motion of Senator Majors the con-
Nentlon was declared adjourned sine die.
RECoNvENED AND ADJOURNED.
The house recOnyened and Immediately adj
1ourned until o'clock p. IN. on Monday, the
10th inst
MATERIAL FOR THE THIRD HOUSE.
Three OF the members of the popular branch
OF the Legislature disdain the luxury Of shirt
collars.
One statesman availed himself of the priv-
lege OF sending twenty dailies to his con-
stituents by subscribing for forty copies of
his home, weekly, paper.
one OF the misses who act as pages in tine
house amused member who motioned to her
to-day while she was en- route with message
rom tuOlHeI lltlnDeG Dy wv alt
till can get to yon, won't youp'
:. Instead of Mr. Gatford of Gage, 1t was Mr.
Fuller of Gage. who carried the war into
Africa on 1.-The the seat question in the house yes
terday. While Mr.. Fuller was so eXcitedly
complaining concerning the involuntary loca-
tion OF his seat lie was occupying the seat
belonging 10 Mr. GaifOrd, and thereby that
gentleman obtained credit for attempting to
lead revolt.
Representative Miller of Butler, talks 200
words minute ordinarily, and when he
warns up and let's of the brakes makes
lngerSolls 3O0word gait look tired.
Affairs In Maine.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 6.--Governor Bodewel
was inaugurated to-day. Ills address recon-
mended the rigid enforcement of the law to
prevent introduction of peuro pneumonia
and suggests the establishment of national
guard in the place of the state militia, the
prevention of children under fifteen years
from working in factories and the restriction
OF labor In all corpOrationsto ten nourS day
"a al 1gn anI Dc IN